Please use this section of the board for queries about Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). However please use the EEA-route section for queries about the EEA-route equivalent of Permanent Residence (PR).

This section is relevant irrespective of whether current status is Tiered or Non-Tiered.

You are correct, it is not on the Secure English Language Test (SELT) list, but the Home Office have said that the exam for this purpose does NOT NEED to be on this list - only that the SELT list one of three options that can be used. Please see the three options at the bottom of page 2 of this Home Office document: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... hip/kol-uk

Thank you for your enquiry regarding the revised knowledge of Language and Life in the UK requirement that came in to force on 28th October 2013.

Applications for settlement in the UK must be supported by evidence that the applicant:

· has passed the Life in the UK test; AND
· has an English language speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 or higher on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or an equivalent level qualification

We will accept a range of English language qualifications as evidence that an applicant has met the requirement to hold a B1 level speaking and listening qualification. This will help ensure that all those needing to take a test will be able to find one suitable for their needs and, so far as possible, that no one who already has an English language qualification at B1 level or above will be required to take another one.

The following qualifications will be accepted for settlement purposes:

• Qualifications in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at Entry level 3, Level 1 or Level 2, that include speaking and listening and that have been regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), the Welsh Government or the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA). The qualification must be listed as an ESOL qualification on the Register of Regulated Qualifications and have been taken in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. The register is available at: http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification

• A National Qualification in ESOL at Scottish Qualifications Framework

GESE Grade 5 qualifications awarded by Trinity College London are listed on the Ofqual register as “TCL Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International - Speaking and Listening (Entry 3)”. These qualifications therefore fall in to the 2nd bullet point above and are therefore accepted for settlement purposes.

Applicants will also need to show that they have passed the life in the UK test to demonstrate their knowledge of life in the UK.

I would like to enquire about the new KOLL requirement from 28th October 2013 which now requires ILR applicants to have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or an equivalent level qualification.

My query is regarding Trinity College GESE Grade 5 (Listening & Speaking) exam. Is this exam acceptable for ILR? This is not on the SELT list - http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... -tests.pdf.
There is a GESE Grade 2 on the last page of the SELT list for which says - "GESE Grade 2 pass in speaking and listening (Spouses & Partners)", but it is not for ILR.

Sahib wrote:Not so many posts from people who already successfully applied after 28th October, i am very confused as time is running and i can not decide if the Trinity College's GESE Grade 5 will be acceptable for the purpose of ILR application?

my info is the cert is approved and and there are other trinity credited exam centres around one in basildon essex i believe and there is a lituk in basildon as well but do not know if same place

I just asked because I am going to take this exam next week and just wanted to make sure this is the correct one for main applicants. My wife has passed this grade 5 exam already. She is applying for ILR alongwith me.

Can someone who already got ILR as main applicant using trinitiy grade 5 certificate comment please?

skahmed wrote:Thanks alot for the confirmation tulip11 and congratulations on your successfull application.

So this is now confirmed that this works for dependents and they dont need any thing else.

I am sure this works for main applicants too but it would be great if some one can confirm if they have already or whenever they get their ilr application approved using this qualification.

I know I am being over precautious but hope you all understand and help me kill the confusion.

yeah you are right . I have degree which has been taught in english but I opted for this because its an easy way for me rather than going for verification etc etc which was quite a long way for me :p I know it happens before applying I had such experience as well . All the very best. My pleasure and Thanks alot